cosplay paradise

If you cosplay and take photos, you would like them with a matching backdrop with your outfit? At this studio , you can rent not only stage properties, but a hair drier, make remover, even shooting goods like a reflector board.

Super ranger in action at Tokyo Metro

It is sometimes hard to locate escalators and elevators at the exits of metro. Wouldn’t it be a pleasant surprise, if an anonymous hero came over to you with a stroller to help you carry it down the stairs for you?
He is just too shy to do it without transformation, but once he puts on this cosplay, he can set himself free and get as helpful as he wants to.

sukiyaki beef hotpot

Sukiyaki is a Japanese dish consisted of thinly sliced beef with tofu, mushrooms, jelly noodles and negi onion. The sauce is made up of sake, mirin, sugar and soy.
When eating, Japanese often dip the ingredients in raw beaten egg. The raw egg dip is not horrible, it is yummy.

3 D Latte art

An exquisite latte art by Kazuki YAMAMOTO. He drinks up his works, as he hates throwing what he makes down the drain. So, he can’t practice more than three cups a day.

easier access to sushi preparation

Sushi chef had to get severely trained for a long time under their masters.
Today, we have sushi chef robots (one above) and sushi chef crash course .(one below)

New Year's Dishes 2014

Happy New Year !

あけまして　おめでとう　ございます

gate decoration of Matsuyama Castle

A kadomatsu (literally "gate pine") is a traditional Japanese decoration of the New Year placed in pairs in front of homes to welcome ancestral spirits or kami of the harvest. They are considered temporary housing for kami and placed in front of this Castle, too.
Designs for kadomatsu are typically made of pine, bamboo, and sometimes ume tree sprigs which represent longevity, prosperity and steadfastness, respectively.
The fundamental function of the New Year ceremonies is to honor and receive the deity, who will then bring a bountiful harvest for farmers and bestow the ancestors' blessing on everyone. Click here for a bigger photo.
Happy New Year!

Matsuyama Castle

This castle was originally built by Kato Yoshiaki in 1603. The current Castle Tower (tenshu) was built between 1820 and 1854. The castle survived the Meiji restoration, but parts of it were destroyed by bombing during World War II. Since 1966, the city of Matsuyama has been working to restore the castle.

Dōgo Onsen

Dōgo Onsen in Matsuyama is one of the oldest hot springs in Japan, with a history over 1,000 years. Main building of the bath was designated as important cultural properties of Japan.
It is known to be the favorite retreat of writer Natsume Soseki(1867–1916).
In Soseki's loosely autobiographical novel Btochan, the main character frequently visits the springs.